What were the real motivations behind America's entrance into World War I? Beginning with a review of American neutrality at the onset of the Great War, this engaging video details the profound effects of the war on the home front, including the increased power of the national government on industry and public opinion.

Concepts

the lusitania

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Additional Tags

lusitania, war industries board, war propaganda, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Reviews key components to Woodrow Wilson's "Fourteen Points" speech
• Incorporates several graphics and animations to help engage learners in historical content

Cons

• Queue video to skip initial third-party advertisement

Common Core

SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.5 RH.11-12.7